About:
Hannah combines ceramics and printmaking to create collections of sensitively realised vessel forms and subtly layered monoprints exploring the layered landscapes and sea-washed, weatherworn surfaces of the British coastline. Marks, lines and diffuse merging colours are built up, cut through and dissolved away referencing the endless remaking of the shore.
Biography:
Recent Awards:
2019: 'AWARD' finalist, The British Ceramics Biennial.
2018: 'Newcomer Award' winner, Ceramic Art London.
2016: ‘New Designers One Year On Award’, New Designers, Islington.
2015: ‘FRESH’ winner, The British Ceramics Biennial.
Recent Bursaries and Memberships:
2017: 'QEST Scholar Award' Royal Warrant Holders Association.
2016: ‘Professional Development Bursary’, The Artist Information Company.
2016: ‘David Canter Memorial Fund, Bursary for Printmakers’, Devon Guild of Craftsmen.
2016: ‘Hothouse Development Programme’, The Crafts Council.
2016: ‘Residency at International Ceramic Research Centre, Denmark’, The British Ceramic Biennial.
2016: ‘Crucible Programme Bursary’, De Montfort University.
2016: ‘Professional Member’, Craft Potters Association
Solo Shows:
2020: 'Marking Time' - Contemporary Ceramics Centre, London
2017: ‘Echoes from a Shoreline’ – National Centre for Craft and Design, Sleaford.
2017: ‘Au Bord de la Mer’ - Atelier de Ceramique, Carouges, Switzerland.
2016 ‘FRESH lines’ - Guldagergaard International Ceramic Research Centre, Denmark.
2014: ‘Traversing the Line’- Trinity House, Leicester.
Selected Group Exhibitions:
2019: 'AWARD' - The British Ceramics Biennial. Original Spode Factory Site, Stoke-on-Trent.
2018: 'Chawan, International Teabowl Exhibition' - The Stratford Gallery, Stratford Upon Avon.
2017: 'The British Ceramics Biennial - Commission' Original Spode Factory Site, Stoke-on-Trent.
2017: 'Collective: A Maker's Exhibition' - 67 York Street.
2017: ‘Hannah Tounsend Ceramics and Print’ Showcase Exhibition – The Stratford Gallery, Stratford Upon Avon.
2016: ‘Hannah Tounsend Ceramics and Print’ Showcase Exhibition - Snug Gallery, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire.
2016: ‘Collective: A Maker’s Exhibition’ - Craft Central, London.
2016: ‘Meet the Best New Makers’ - The New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham.
2016: ‘The Northern Design Festival’ - The Assembly House, Newcastle upon Tyne.
2016: ‘Beneath The Surface’ - The Craft Centre and Design Gallery, Leeds.
2015: ‘FRESH’ - The British Ceramics Biennial. Original Spode Factory Site, Stoke-on-Trent.
Education:
2011-2015: De Montfort University. MA Fine Art by Independent Study – ‘An Exploration of the Ceramic Surface’. Distinction.
2003-2006: De Montfort University. BA Hons Ceramics and Glass. 1st Class Degree.
Teaching/Employment:
2009 - Present: Set up own studio and ceramics business.
2016 - Present: De Montfort University. Visiting lecturer.
2016 - 2018: Nottingham Trent University. Visiting lecturer.
2009-2016: De Montfort University. Technical Instructor of Ceramics – part time.
2012–2013: Crafts Council. Artist-maker leading ‘Firing Up’ programme at Leicestershire secondary schools.
2006-2008: Next Ltd. Homeware Designer specialising in ceramics and glass.
2019: 'AWARD' finalist, The British Ceramics Biennial.
2018: 'Newcomer Award' winner, Ceramic Art London.
2016: ‘New Designers One Year On Award’, New Designers, Islington.
2015: ‘FRESH’ winner, The British Ceramics Biennial.
Recent Bursaries and Memberships:
2017: 'QEST Scholar Award' Royal Warrant Holders Association.
2016: ‘Professional Development Bursary’, The Artist Information Company.
2016: ‘David Canter Memorial Fund, Bursary for Printmakers’, Devon Guild of Craftsmen.
2016: ‘Hothouse Development Programme’, The Crafts Council.
2016: ‘Residency at International Ceramic Research Centre, Denmark’, The British Ceramic Biennial.
2016: ‘Crucible Programme Bursary’, De Montfort University.
2016: ‘Professional Member’, Craft Potters Association
Solo Shows:
2020: 'Marking Time' - Contemporary Ceramics Centre, London
2017: ‘Echoes from a Shoreline’ – National Centre for Craft and Design, Sleaford.
2017: ‘Au Bord de la Mer’ - Atelier de Ceramique, Carouges, Switzerland.
2016 ‘FRESH lines’ - Guldagergaard International Ceramic Research Centre, Denmark.
2014: ‘Traversing the Line’- Trinity House, Leicester.
Selected Group Exhibitions:
2019: 'AWARD' - The British Ceramics Biennial. Original Spode Factory Site, Stoke-on-Trent.
2018: 'Chawan, International Teabowl Exhibition' - The Stratford Gallery, Stratford Upon Avon.
2017: 'The British Ceramics Biennial - Commission' Original Spode Factory Site, Stoke-on-Trent.
2017: 'Collective: A Maker's Exhibition' - 67 York Street.
2017: ‘Hannah Tounsend Ceramics and Print’ Showcase Exhibition – The Stratford Gallery, Stratford Upon Avon.
2016: ‘Hannah Tounsend Ceramics and Print’ Showcase Exhibition - Snug Gallery, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire.
2016: ‘Collective: A Maker’s Exhibition’ - Craft Central, London.
2016: ‘Meet the Best New Makers’ - The New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham.
2016: ‘The Northern Design Festival’ - The Assembly House, Newcastle upon Tyne.
2016: ‘Beneath The Surface’ - The Craft Centre and Design Gallery, Leeds.
2015: ‘FRESH’ - The British Ceramics Biennial. Original Spode Factory Site, Stoke-on-Trent.
Education:
2011-2015: De Montfort University. MA Fine Art by Independent Study – ‘An Exploration of the Ceramic Surface’. Distinction.
2003-2006: De Montfort University. BA Hons Ceramics and Glass. 1st Class Degree.
Teaching/Employment:
2009 - Present: Set up own studio and ceramics business.
2016 - Present: De Montfort University. Visiting lecturer.
2016 - 2018: Nottingham Trent University. Visiting lecturer.
2009-2016: De Montfort University. Technical Instructor of Ceramics – part time.
2012–2013: Crafts Council. Artist-maker leading ‘Firing Up’ programme at Leicestershire secondary schools.
2006-2008: Next Ltd. Homeware Designer specialising in ceramics and glass.